🌱 Pastor Gilford Monrose To Lead Mayor's Faith Office

Hey, people of Ditmas Park-Flatbush! It's me again, Dashiell Allen, your host of the Ditmas Park-Flatbush Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, breezy and mild. High: 57 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Ditmas Park-Flatbush today:

1. On Thursday Mayor Eric Adams announced a new Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnership," that will be led by Pastor Gilford Monrose, a member of the Flatbush 67th Precinct Clergy "God Squad." The office will be part of a larger community affairs unit. (Politico)
2. A man considered the "mastermind" of the 2011 killing of Ditmas Park café owner Joshua Rubin was sentenced to 28 years in federal prison on Thursday. Kevin Taylor, 28, had pleaded guilty to two charges of murder in September, and said that after he's served his time he intends to "live my life with meaning and purpose." (New York Post )
3. One man was shot dead and two more were injured in an East Flatbush shooting on Thursday, in broad daylight. (New York Post )

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Today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush:

• Gregory Porter performs live at Kings Theater (8 p.m.)
• SEANvsMEGA: Valentine's Day Saturday at Bentley, 1374 Ralph Avenue (9 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Flatbush Tenant Coalition will hold an organizing meeting today. (Twitter)
• CM Rita Joseph met with State Senator Zellnor Myrie Friday, and says she's excited to partner with him. (Twitter)
• Farah Louis and Chi Ossé were named co-chairs of the Brooklyn City Council delegation. (Twitter)

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— Dashiell Allen